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Day 14 - June 26

By Atulya Berube

Thursday, 7 September, 2006

Ashprihanal is exceeding most everyone’s expectations as the first two weeks came to a close, as he is averaging 72.6 miles per day, thanks to a sterling 75.18 miles today. His 1000 mile split was indicative of his dominance of the race so far (1000 miles = 13 days+13:32:40). Vladimir Glazkov, the ageless wonder, moved into second with a 69.14 mile effort. The lower humidity helped everyone to glide along nicely.

Day 13 - June 25

By Atulya Berube

Thursday, 7 September, 2006

Event leader Ashprihanal Aalto continued to pour it on the rest of the field with a 72.44 mile day, replete with evening thunder showers. He should hit 1000 miles in the early evening on Saturday. Most of the rest continued the journey onward, enjoying the rain and cool temps all evening.

Day 12 - June 24

By Atulya Berube

Thursday, 7 September, 2006

Michael Peel cruised to day honors with a best of 63.66 miles. Michael looks very relaxed and smooth on the course, holding a solid fourth place position. Suprabha Beckjord had her fourth straight 61+ mile day, looking focused and cheerful as ever. The runners are fortunate that hot weather has not yet arrived in the area.

Day 11 - June 23

By Atulya Berube

Thursday, 7 September, 2006

Ashprihanal led the day honors with 73.53 miles, with Vladimir and Madhupran giving chase with 66.40 and 65.85 miles, respectively. the good weather seems to have added a few laps to everyone’s efforts. Even Virendra topped 60 miles for the first time since Day 1.

Day 10 - June 22

By Atulya Berube

Thursday, 7 September, 2006

Ashprihanal Aalto padded his lead with a sterling 76.28 miles, as some showers came through the area in the late morning. Vladimir Glazkov has climbed to within 15 miles of second place. Smarana moved into fifth place with a solid 64.20 mile effort.

Day 9 - June 21

By Atulya Berube

Thursday, 7 September, 2006

Arpan DeAngelo, a local resident, led the mileage honors for the day with 65.85 miles, moving into fifth position. Ashprihanal Aalto had his lowest output of the race-62.56 miles -but still increased his lead over second place to 45 miles. The pleasant temps and lower humidity allowed for good mileage and pain-free running for much of the group. Ultra legend Ted Corbitt visited the race and was beseiged by the good wishes of all the runners. It was a great 'photo-moment' to be next to Ted with the cameras clicking.

Day 8 - June 20

By Atulya Berube

Thursday, 7 September, 2006

Ashprihanal Aalto continued his relentless push at the front with 70.79 miles. He finished second for day total honors, however, to the elder statesman, Vladimir Glazkov,65, who ran 71.34 miles and has established himself firmly in third place. Virendra has shown signs of life the past two days, with flurries of hard running at six-minute lap pace (sub-ten minute mile) as all the runners are starting to get into shape for the long haul ahead. More later.

Day 7 - June 19

By Atulya Berube

Thursday, 7 September, 2006

Ashprihanal is now leading Madhupran Schwerk by nearly a marathon and Vladimir is running very well in third place. Arpan is starting to gain his rythm and we can expect to see him move up the leaders board.